Milton James Sandling Jr.

Sandling, Jr., Milton James, age 90, of Ann Arbor, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Battle Creek on December 25, 1923, he was the son of Milton J., Sr. and Cleopatra (Meyer) Sandling. An Ann Arbor resident for the past three years, Milt had formerly been a longtime Howell and Pleasant Ridge resident. He graduated from Howell High School in 1942, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree. Milt was an Advertising Executive with Campbell Ewald and member of the Howell Rotary, PSI Upsilon Fraternity, U of M Alumni Club, Ann Arbor Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Howell. Beloved husband of Betty N. (Smith) Sandling whom he married in Ann Arbor on March 8, 1946. Loving father of Suzanne (Thomas) Rigles of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, Elizabeth (Robert) Ruddy of Golden, Colorado, Patricia (Tim) Long of Chula Vista, California, Cynthia (Gordon) Macshane of San Diego, California, Julie (Robert) Swaney of Denver, Colorado, Heidi Sandling of Essex, Connecticut and James (Jennifer) Sandling of Rye, New York. Proud grandfather of 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by his loving caregiver Donna Kramer. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Sandling. A memorial services honoring Milt’s life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 3 p.m. (visitation beginning 1 p.m.) at MacDonald’s Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Baptist International Ministries. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at: www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.comPublished in Daily Tribune on Nov. 19, 2014+Read More Share Listen to Obituary Remember Share a message, photo, or video below View guest book "I will miss you forever but I will always remember you and..."- Millie Swaney Add a memory or condolence to the guest book Add Message Please add or record a video for the family of Milton Sandling Add a video + Please add a photo and share in the life story for Milton Sandling Add a photo + http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailytribune/obituary.aspx?n=milton-james-sandling&pid=173195949